Instagram to MP4
Save a Reel as MP4 from its link, or convert your own video into an Instagram-ready MP4 in your browser.
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Instagram to MP4, both ways
People search for "Instagram to MP4" for two different reasons, and this page handles both. The first is saving a Reel or video post as a file: paste its link and download it. Instagram already stores its videos as MP4, so there is nothing to convert; you get the file as it is, without re-encoding and without losing quality. The second is the opposite direction: you have a video in another format or size and want a file that Instagram accepts without trouble. For that, drop the file here and it is converted to an Instagram-ready MP4 right in your browser.
Download only videos you own or have permission to use. Reposting someone else's Reel without permission can break copyright law and Instagram's rules. Read what you may download.
How to use the two modes
Link mode: paste a Reel or post link
Copy the link from the Share menu in Instagram, paste it and press Find video. The page lists every video in the post, carousels included.
Download the MP4
Each video has its own Download MP4 button and preview. Photo-only posts point you to the photo downloader.
File mode: drop your own video
MP4, MOV, M4V, WebM, MKV or MPEG-TS files work, up to 4 GB on a computer and 1 GB on a phone. Press Make Instagram MP4, watch the progress and time remaining, and cancel at any time.
What the converter produces
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Container | MP4 |
| Video | H.264, at most 1080 pixels wide, constant 30 frames per second (60 if you choose it and the source has it) |
| Quality | High (default, about 10 Mbps at 1080×1920), Standard (about 6 Mbps) or Small (about 3.5 Mbps) |
| Shape | Keep the original, or 9:16, 4:5 or 1:1, filled with a blurred background (default), by cropping, or with a color |
| Audio | AAC; sound that is already suitable AAC is copied untouched, other sound becomes AAC at 128 kbps; or no sound |
| Trim | Set start and end, or use the quick buttons for 15 s, 60 s, 90 s and 3 min |
| Where it runs | In your browser; the file is not uploaded |
Instagram's own guidance for Reels asks for a frame rate of at least 30 frames per second and a resolution of at least 720 pixels, with aspect ratios between 1.91:1 and 9:16 (Instagram Help Center (opens in a new tab), checked November 2026). Reels can be up to 20 minutes long, but Reels over 3 minutes are not recommended to new audiences (Instagram Help Center (opens in a new tab), checked November 2026). After the export, a checklist compares your file with these rules.
Browser support and speed
Conversion uses the video encoder built into your browser. On our test laptop, a 60-second 1080×1920 Reel took about 24 seconds at Standard quality; phones and older laptops are slower. We tested it in Chrome and Edge (version 94 or newer); Firefox 130 or newer on a computer and Safari 26 or newer should work too, but we have not measured them yet. If your browser cannot encode video, the page tells you so before you start. Link mode works everywhere, because it only downloads a file.
Long or 4K videos take longer and need free memory. If a large file stops, close other tabs and try again, or trim it first.
Instagram to MP4 questions
Does the link mode lower the quality?
No. The file is the MP4 that Instagram serves, passed through to you as it is.
Can I download a video from a private account?
No. Private posts are only visible to approved followers, and the tool does not log in.
Why does a short link not work?
Links with /share/ have to be opened first. Open it in the app or browser, then copy the full address of the post.
Is my own video uploaded for conversion?
No. File mode runs entirely on your device; nothing is sent to our server.
Can I get only the sound?
Yes, use Instagram to MP3, which saves the audio track.
Related tools
To prepare a video ad in the right shape, use the video ad maker; for photos and stories, try the Instagram downloader. The Instagram downloaders page lists all download and media tools.